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new build thread coming soon
I have a 1972 F250 H/D long bed, I'm running a 1999 UK Ford 90bhp 2.5 diesel with a manual 5spd and get around 35mpg but she doesn't like hills & it's not a V!
I've got a 1980 Buick 231 v6 which was rebuilt a few years back & modified to 220bhp and around 290lb-ft so will overhaul that & drop that in with it's TH350 auto box.. I'm collecting Jaguar Ifs & Irs, discs all round, parts for a 5-6 inch drop & easier parts availability for me, I've already got the Ifs & matching booster & M/C.
One big thing I'd like to do is hook up the column shift to the TH350 and get rid of the stick in the floor that could be a challenge!
I've priced up shot blasting & powder coating the chassis & stripping & weld through primered for the metal work, works out around $1500 for the whole truck then I can do the repairs as there are a few issues, I've been reading as many build threads as I can & have some awesome ideas so want to thank everyone that has done such good write ups & posted lots of excellent pictures, I hope mine is as good.
will keep you all posted.
Rich, UK
I've got a 1980 Buick 231 v6 which was rebuilt a few years back & modified to 220bhp and around 290lb-ft so will overhaul that & drop that in with it's TH350 auto box.. I'm collecting Jaguar Ifs & Irs, discs all round, parts for a 5-6 inch drop & easier parts availability for me, I've already got the Ifs & matching booster & M/C.
One big thing I'd like to do is hook up the column shift to the TH350 and get rid of the stick in the floor that could be a challenge!
I've priced up shot blasting & powder coating the chassis & stripping & weld through primered for the metal work, works out around $1500 for the whole truck then I can do the repairs as there are a few issues, I've been reading as many build threads as I can & have some awesome ideas so want to thank everyone that has done such good write ups & posted lots of excellent pictures, I hope mine is as good.
will keep you all posted.
Rich, UK
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1997 jag xj6 want to change to coil over, also have a thicker, 1" sway bar
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=129905
going to lose the lights mounted on the bumper
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=129906
will be welding up the holes from the original mirrors, the cowl corner inside & out need repairing
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=129909
This is the only rot on the doors
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=129910
going to be a challenge sorting this dent out, any ideas welcome.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=129918
Underneath the battery tray
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=129917
Under the cab needs some serious work.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=129911
Removed the ugly tow bar that was here, going to add a nice rolled rear pan with some frenched LED lights for reverse & 3rd brake light
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=129920
damaged by engine fire, PO never treated it so now I have to repair it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ctureid=129919
This whole section had been cut out in the past to repair rot on the bulkhead behind the dash, needs to be redone as there is a big hole around the wiper mount.
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. so I think I can trust him with mine 
An Insane Day Out… | V8UK open day he did recently, top pictures are his ******
the Ferrari he built the chassis for and the 57 is in for engine rebuild & chassis mods for a 6 second tag.
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Subscribed sounds like a very interesting build be sure to post many pics we all like seeing pics here your buddy sounds like he does some crazy work his ***** will be bad ***
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oh well, all good plans get interrupted, the build is on hold for at least 6 months while I recover from a fractured spine! I was stopped in my car & was rear ended by an 18t lorry doing 40mph in a 30 zone!! 10 days in hospital & now in a back brace for months minimum
will keep getting inspiration from here though 
will keep getting inspiration from here though
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Hi Guys, still recovering from my accident but healing slowly.
I've been given some good news, a friend has said he can help me get started on my build, with the Jaguar front and rear suspension we've decided it's going to be easier to build a complete new tubular chassis as the original would need to be be pinched front & rear, also means I can get it really low with full Jaguar suspension travel!
Is there anywhere I can find chassis measurements as used by repair shops to ensure chassis is completely square & shows datum points for things like cab mount locations, bed mounting point locations, radiator support mounts etc?
As my truck is the only vehicle I have at the moment I need to keep it on the road as long as possible in case I'm cleared to drive again soon then as soon as the new chassis is ready I can swap the body over in just a few days..
thanks in advance for all information,
Rich Baker. UK
I've been given some good news, a friend has said he can help me get started on my build, with the Jaguar front and rear suspension we've decided it's going to be easier to build a complete new tubular chassis as the original would need to be be pinched front & rear, also means I can get it really low with full Jaguar suspension travel!
Is there anywhere I can find chassis measurements as used by repair shops to ensure chassis is completely square & shows datum points for things like cab mount locations, bed mounting point locations, radiator support mounts etc?
As my truck is the only vehicle I have at the moment I need to keep it on the road as long as possible in case I'm cleared to drive again soon then as soon as the new chassis is ready I can swap the body over in just a few days..
thanks in advance for all information,
Rich Baker. UK
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